Parenting with ginger hubbard

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Episode 260 | Shaping Family Culture with Monica Swanson

Are you anxious or fearful about raising the next generation of kids in today’s world? Do you wish there was a way to navigate your kid’s friendship decisions without being overprotective?  Have you ever stopped to think about the kind of culture your family is creating—and how that culture is shaping your kids’ hearts, habits, and faith? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Monica Swanson, as they discuss some step-by-step ideas for parents as they seek to raise Godly kids who make wise decisions.

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Episode 259 | Help for the Heart of an Angry Parent

Do you find yourself snapping at your kids and then feeling guilty afterward, wishing you had responded with patience instead of frustration? Is anger stealing the joy from your parenting and leaving you feeling discouraged or even ashamed? Would you like biblical help for understanding and overcoming your own anger so you can shepherd your children’s hearts with gentleness and grace? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how parents can get to the heart of their own anger and turn to the Word of God to help take it captive.

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Episode 258 | How to Handle Sibling Conflict

Do your children argue, bicker, or compete with each other so often that you feel more like a referee than a parent? Is getting along such a daily battle for your kids that you wonder if peace and harmony will ever exist in your home? Would you like practical, biblical wisdom for guiding your children through conflict in a way that teaches them to love, forgive, and honor one another? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they talk about how we can give our kids the tools they need to resolve conflict in ways that honor God and show consideration for others.

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Episode 257 | Dark Imaginations & Disturbing Responses to God

Are you concerned that your child’s imagination and play seem dark, and you aren’t sure what to do about it? Have you noticed your child rejecting or saying unsettling things about God, and it leaves you feeling anxious or discouraged? Are you afraid that connecting God to discipline might distance your child from Him? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss the importance of sharing about God’s goodness, faithfully disciplining our children, and instructing them in love.

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Episode 256 | Talking to Kids about LGBTQ with Elizabeth Urbanowicz

Are you wondering when and how to start talking to your children about issues related to gender and sexuality? Do you want to know how to guide them through understanding homosexuality and transgender identity from a biblical perspective? Would you like practical advice for how you and your children can show love and compassion to those in LGBTQ+ lifestyles without compromising the truth? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz, as they talk about the importance of being intentional with teaching our kids about God’s design for gender, sexuality, and marriage from the start.

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Episode 255 | Our Favorite Christmas Gift Ideas

Are you searching for the perfect Christmas gift but want to skip the chaos of crowded stores? Would you love to support small businesses this holiday season while finding thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents your loved ones won’t be getting from everyone else? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they share a few of their favorite ideas to help spark some new gift suggestions this Christmas season.

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Episode 254 | Navigating Family Tension During the Holidays

Do family gatherings over the holidays leave you tied up in knots? Do you feel anxious and stressed just thinking about everyone crowded under one roof, along with all the opinions and comments that inevitably come with it? Are you concerned about the influence that relatives with conflicting beliefs and morals might have on your children—and maybe even your sanity? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how we can interact in ways that show love and respect for our relatives, honor Christ, and share His love this holiday season.

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Episode 253 | A Simple Scripture Memory System w/Sonya Shafer

Are you looking for an easy way to help your kids memorize Scripture without it feeling like homework? Would you like to learn a system that makes hiding God’s word in your heart fun and doable for the whole family? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Sonya Shafer, as they talk about how to keep scripture memorization simple and consistent for kids and parents.

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Episode 252 | Hiding God's Word in Your Child's Heart with Sonya Shafer

Do your kids ever surprise you by memorizing every word of a song or movie—but struggle to remember a single Bible verse?  Would you like to help your children build a faith that sticks long after they leave home? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Sonya Shafer, as they discuss the importance of scripture memorization and how we can weave it naturally into our daily routine.

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Episode 251 | Wise Words for Parents & Teachers

Do you love using the Wise Words for Moms chart, but wish there were more behaviors listed? Are you a caregiver or Christian school teacher and wish there was a user-friendly version of the chart for you? Would you like to hear how parents and teachers can work together to reach the hearts of children for the glory of God? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss common scenarios for how to use the newly revised and expanded edition of the Wise Words for Moms chart to address even more behaviors from a biblical perspective.

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Episode 250 | Raising Readers with Whitney Newby

Are you looking for ways to instill a love for reading in your kids—especially when they just don’t seem to enjoy it? Or do you struggle to keep up with your avid reader without spending every last second of your free time pre-reading all the books they want to read? Do you want to choose the best books for your family but feel overwhelmed about where to start? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Whitney Newby, as they discuss how parents can encourage a love for reading and offer some practical tips and guidance for choosing the best books for our families.

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Episode 249 | The Why, When & How of Biblical Discipline

Do you desire to honor God in how you discipline your children, but sometimes feel unsure—wondering when to discipline, when to hold back, or whether you’re doing it the right way? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss when it’s appropriate to discipline children and how to do it in loving ways that honor the Lord.

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Episode 248 | What is Biblical Discipline?

Are you sometimes unsure whether your discipline methods line up with what God’s Word actually teaches? Would you like to understand what the Bible really means by “the rod” and why God commands parents to use it carefully? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they break down what biblical discipline is and what parents should do when their kids don’t obey all the way, right away, and with a happy heart.

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Episode 247 | What Every Teenage Boy Needs From His Mom with Monica Swanson

Are you trying to navigate how your role as a mom is shifting now that your little boy is stepping into his teen years? Are you wondering how to set healthy boundaries and offer the right freedoms without second-guessing every decision? Would you like insight to help you meet the needs of your teenage son in a way that draws him in instead of pushing him away? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Monica Swanson, as they share practical tips to guide and equip moms of teenage boys as they’re growing physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

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Episode 246 | How & Why Children Should Obey

Does the idea of children obeying quickly and willingly seem unrealistic and maybe even unattainable in your home? Would you like to understand how to teach biblical obedience and why it’s important for your child’s heart and future? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they take a deeper look into the meaning of “All the way, right away, and with a happy heart” and why it’s important for children to obey in these ways.

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Episode 245 | When Kids Push Back on “No”

Does your child refuse to take no for an answer?  Do they challenge your authority with “why” questions or try to negotiate to get what they want? Could you use some help with how to handle the little lawyer in your living room? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how parents can wisely address these forms of manipulation in ways that get to the heart.

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Episode 244 | Explaining Tough Bible Topics to Kids with Elizabeth Urbanowicz

Have your kids ever asked a tough Bible question that caught you completely off guard—and left you scrambling for a response? Do you feel ill-equipped to explain stories involving warfare, slavery, or sexual sin in a way that's appropriate for young hearts and minds? Are you wondering how soon is too soon to talk about the “hard stuff” in Scripture? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Elizabeth Urbanowicz, as they discuss some practical and biblical tips on how to navigate those tough conversations with truth, grace, and confidence.

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Episode 243 | Impatient Kids and Endless Questions

Does your child never stop asking questions and it’s driving you batty? Is their constant show of impatience causing yours to run thin? Does hiding in your closet with a bag of oreos sound appealing right now? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody as they discuss how parents can teach their children to use self-control and patience while asking questions and scriptures to encourage these virtues.

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Episode 242 | How to Talk So Kids Will Listen

Do you ever get the feeling that your child isn’t paying attention to anything you say? Do you ever pour your heart out for a solid 15 minutes only to hear, “huh?” Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what the Bible says about effective communication and what we can do to ensure that we’re talking in a way that encourages our children to listen.

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Episode 241 | Praying Scripture Over Your Children with Toma Knight

Would you like to pray more intentionally for your children, not just with your own words, but with the power and authority of God’s Word? Do you ever wonder what God’s will truly is for your child—and how to pray in alignment with it? Are you longing to move beyond surface-level prayers and step into deeper, Spirit-led intercession? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with special guest Toma Knight, as they share some practical examples of what praying scripture over our children might look like in our families.

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    “…Not only has your teaching been invaluable for me, but i've also shared key episodes with my husband to help us both transition back into our family routine. He has been amazed by the positive changes he's seen in the behavior of our 2- and 3-year-olds, as well as in myself. Thank you for your biblical teaching and for equipping me with the tools to reach the hearts of my children and, just as importantly, my own heart. Your podcast has truly been transformative in this challenging season…Thank you for spreading wisdom and knowledge.”

  • "A beautiful and refreshing podcast"

    “...This podcast has brought to light the diligent love and care that Christian parents have for their children and increased the thankfulness I have for my parents and the work they’ve done for my spiritual well-being. After listening to certain episodes, I’ve stopped and thought, “Wow. My parents really do love the Lord and really do love me.” Through this podcast, I’ve felt more grace in my heart toward them when they make mistakes. Even the sound of y’all’s voices is so comforting and calming. This podcast is so special to me.”

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    “I have 6 kids, since listening to this podcast it has changed my parenting so much!

    The way I think and handle situations with my children have changed. Not only do I notice but my children notice as well. I love how Ginger puts God's word into everything she talks about, it's so inspiring and touching.”

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